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explore

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of explore

1 to search through or into
  • Communities must explore new ways of raising money for their cultural institutions.
Synonyms of explore

delve (into), dig (into), examine, inquire (into), investigate, look (into), probe, research
Words Related to explore

inspect, sift, study, view

browse, cruise, peruse, scan, skim (through), surf, thumb (through)
Phrases Synonymous with explore

check into, check up on
2 to go into or range over for purposes of discovery
  • We must continue to explore the depths of the ocean.
Synonyms of explore

hunt, probe, prospect, search
Words Related to explore

reconnoiter (or reconnoitre), scout

disclose, discover, reveal, unearth

fathom, plumb, sound

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